When you think about eloping in Hawaii, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?! A beach ceremony! White sand, blue waters, palm trees, tropical flowers, and your veil blowing in the island breeze. Sounds amazing right!? BUT we are here to tell you that the islands have so many more elopement locations to answer. Let’s dive into some unique Hawaii elopement ideas!
How to Elope in Hawaii
How do we start planning an adventure elopement in Hawaii? Follow these steps and you will be set….
- Choose an Island – not sure which is best for you, we can help you!
- Review our unique Hawaii elopement ideas and decide on a location – can’t decide? We can offer suggestions and scenarios till we find the best fit for you.
- Vendors – if you are planning an epic adventure elopement photography and videography are likely your top priority! We provide recommendations and organize your vendors based on preference and availability for you!
- Book Flights and Accommodations!
- Apply for your Marriage License– Check out THIS blog on how to obtain your marriage license in Hawaii.
- Get a Permit – This is very important! If you have a coordinator who can help you obtain a permit for your elopement location
- Have the adventure of a lifetime and say I DO!
Now for the fun part! Let’s dive into some Unique Hawaii Elopement Ideas…..
Mountains
Hawaii is known for its beaches. Look what happens and you turn to look the other way and see that these islands have some EPIC mountain ranges to offer! If you are willing to do a little “work” for your elopement and love gorgeous views you have come to the right place. We love adventure, and if you do too we would love to suggest some of our favorite mountain tops suitable for elopements.
Jungle
The Hawaiian jungle is magic! Seriously, you will feel it. In the jungle, you will find a large variety of trees, vines, flowers, ferns, and mosses that create the perfect rainforest backdrop for your ceremony. The contrast of a white wedding dress in the middle of the tropical, lush green forest is one of our favorites!
Waterfalls
Hawaii is home to some amazing picturesque waterfalls. Wouldn’t this be unique for your adventure elopement? The jungle and waterfalls go hand in hand, so you get a bit of both… Yes, please! No, they don’t always require a long hike to get to but depending on the location you land on you will want to be prepared to get a little dirty (but that’s half the fun right?). Check out a few of these example shots from past adventure couples!
Cliffside
Each Hawaiian island has its own set of unique cliffside landscapes that offer a unique backdrop! From smooth cliffs to jagged rocky edges, to black lava rock, and emerald green covered sea cliffs. This is an amazing option for couples who love views, adventure, and the ocean.
On the Ocean
You are on an island, enjoy one of the best parts of it, the ocean! Rent a boat for just the two of you or even a group of your closest loved ones. Saying your I Do’s on the water with the island backdrop will be SO romantic. And of course, you’ll have some pretty amazing photos to remember it!
Beach
There is nothing wrong with wanting to have a simple beach elopement. There is no doubt that Hawaiian beaches are BEAUTIFUL and a perfect place to elope! This option is the most popular (and easiest). However, today we are talking about unique Hawaii elopement ideas. So, how can you make your beach elopement more unique? Adding decor is a great place to start! But why not go a step further to make it unique, get married on the beach, and then jump in the water (yes with your dress!) for an underwater photoshoot together!
Multiple Locations
You are saving money on having a big wedding so why not allocate that money to an epic adventure that involves multiple locations? Or dare we say even a few days that spread across multiple islands?!
The memories you make and adventures you have will be well worth it, what a way to start your marriage!
Does this sound like it’s something for you!?
Now that we have covered our unique Hawaii elopement ideas check out these photos for inspiration. These epic Elopement stories (through photos) are from some of our adventurous couples and they will get you itching to plan your own!
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